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天然气提氦技术获重大突破 首次产出99.99997%超高纯氦气
Zhong Guo Hua Gong Bao· 2025-08-29 02:06
Group 1 - The company, Anhui Wanrui Cold Electric Technology Co., Ltd., has developed a low-temperature refining and neon removal device that has achieved a helium purity of 99.99997% (6N9 level) from natural gas, marking a significant breakthrough in the field of low-abundance natural gas helium extraction in China [1][2] - Helium is a strategic resource essential for semiconductor manufacturing, large scientific installations, advanced medical applications, and aerospace, often referred to as the "industrial blood" [1] - China has long relied on imports for high-purity helium, posing serious challenges to resource security, necessitating efficient extraction methods to support national defense and high-tech development [2] Group 2 - The project team, led by Rong Chengxu, developed an internationally leading combined helium extraction process after six years of research, which includes "pre-dehydrogenation + multi-stage membrane + pressure swing adsorption + low-temperature refining" [2] - The innovative technology effectively addresses the challenges of low helium resource quality and complex impurities in China's natural gas, filling a technological gap in the field and providing strong support for national resource security [2] - The device features a dual-tower structure, operates over 8000 hours annually, reduces volume by 40%, increases gas processing efficiency by 50%, and significantly enhances safety performance [2] Group 3 - Over the past 20 years, the company has focused on rare gas extraction and separation technology, achieving full domestic production of equipment and processes, with an annual helium production capacity of 4 million cubic meters [3] - The company aims to continue advancing low-temperature vacuum and gas separation technologies, contributing to the enhancement of national strategic scientific capabilities and the development of strategic emerging industries [3]